60s Jazz Bass Experience

[TSBASSIST]

Hello all. Recently, I posted a thread asking which bass I should get next: an Aerodyne Precision bass or an MIM 60s jazz bass. Thanks to that, I've decided to go with the jazz( I already own two P basses and want to try something different) , however I don't have the money saved up quite yet. Before I buy I want to know a little more.

Has anyone has any experience with this bass? What are the pros and cons? Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

[LCW]

well i own the classic vibe squier and i know they both have vinatge style frets and i really dig that on a bass. It feels so easy to play and bending is way easier i added flats 1 for sound and 2 becuase vintage frets get tore up easier.

 

[GeneralElectric]

He isn't talking about the Squier...

Anyways, to the OP, I played two of them, and I thought they were great basses for the price.

As always though, buy used.

 

[Jim Carr]

I own A 2001 Fender 60's classic jazz. The neck is excellent, including the tuners. I swapped out the pickups for split-coil Lindy Frailin's because I needed less hum for broadcasts, though the original pickups are fine.

This is a low-priced instrument that gives me the tone and feel of the '69 Jazz I had (in 1969) though I must confess I think the 60's classic sounds and feels better than my long sold '69. Yeah, not a popular view...

If the classic you are considering sounds and feels good, it IS good. Grab it. I am assuming $500 US or a bit more or less.

 

[Bass_masta16]

I have one, it's a phenomenal bass.
The neck is awesome, the pickups could be a bit beefier, but then again, I've been playing a P Bass straight for the past 2 years, so I'll have to adjust.

 

[Jim Carr]

Thought I might add the ~$500 price I mentioned is my guess for a used 60's classic.

 

[J. Crawford]

Ryan Mohr swears by him, hit him up with a PM.

I loved the one I played at GC, than that was with a terrible setup and no volume knob! :scowl:

 

[steamthief]

I sold Ryan that one, it's a good one. I think all of the MIM Classic series are good deals, especially if you get them used.

Just make sure you try before you buy - 7.5 radius, thin neck isn't for everybody.